GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |